The Black Boy Hotel was situated on French Gate. This pub dated from c1777 and was closed and demolished in 1959 to make way for road improvements.placeholder image
The Black Boy Hotel was situated on French Gate. This pub dated from c1777 and was closed and demolished in 1959 to make way for road improvements.

Retro takes a look back at some of Doncaster's oldest pubs and hotels

By Jane Salt
Published 6th Jun 2023, 17:02 BST
Updated 6th Jun 2023, 17:02 BST

Retro this week takes a look back at some of Doncaster's oldest pubs and hotels.

Some of the pubs are no longer with us and some have changed beyond recognition.

Doncaster's Railway Hotel pictured in 1931

5. Railway

Doncaster's Railway Hotel pictured in 1931 Photo: submitted

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The Royal Hotel, Norton, Doncaster

6. Norton

The Royal Hotel, Norton, Doncaster Photo: Submitted

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Staff and customers at the White Bear Hotel, Hallgate, Doncaster

7. White Bear Hotel, Hallgate, Doncaster

Staff and customers at the White Bear Hotel, Hallgate, Doncaster Photo: submitted

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Punch's Hotel in Bessacarr, Doncaster

8. Bessacarr

Punch's Hotel in Bessacarr, Doncaster Photo: Submitted Picture

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